Who Were the Evangelists?

Title

Publication Type

Chart

Year of Publication

2002

Authors

Welch, John W. (Primary), and Hall, John F. (Primary)

Number

7-1

Publisher

Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies

City

Provo, UT

Abstract

The New Testament begins with its four incomparable Gospels. These books comprise the four corners of the sacred written record of the mortal ministry of Jesus Christ. Each Gospel presents an amazingly beautiful and spiritually compelling account of the life and death, words and deeds, suffering and triumph of the Savior.

The charts in this section are designed to help readers understand the contents and purposes of these Gospels: how they differ from each other, and how they are the same; where they overlap, and where they are unique.

A first key of understanding often comes by recognizing the personality of the writer. Chart 7-1 gives information about the four Gospel writers. Among the interesting details about their educational, social, and economic backgrounds, it appears that before their conversions,Matthew and John were Jewish, Luke was Greek, and Mark (the Latin name Marcus) may have been Roman. Thus, these writers personally represent the three main cultures in the world of the New Testament.

Subject Keywords

Study Helps

John the Beloved

Matthew (Apostle)

Mark

Luke

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